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Arkane Studios reportedly has until November 13 to find a buyer to avoid closure
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Representatives from a union within Arkane Lyon warned that several takeover options are being considered with approximately 217 jobs at risk of layoff under Xbox.
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7 articles- EurogamerAs devastating Xbox "reset" continues, Dishonored studio Arkane Lyon reportedly only has until November to find a new buyer before it's closedRead full article on Eurogamer (opens in a new tab)
- ShacknewsArkane Studios reportedly has until November 13 to find a buyer to avoid closureRead full article on Shacknews (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Shacknews: Arkane Studios reportedly has until November 13 to find a buyer to avoid closure
Representatives from a union within Arkane Lyon warned that several takeover options are being considered with approximately 217 jobs at risk of layoff under Xbox.
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- Push Square'We're Victims of Xbox's Change in Strategy': Dishonored Dev Has Weeks to Save ItselfRead full article on Push Square (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Push Square: 'We're Victims of Xbox's Change in Strategy': Dishonored Dev Has Weeks to Save Itself
Update: Journalist says he'd be surprised if studio shuts down. While the future of former Xbox first-party devs like Double Fine and Undead Labs has already been determined, it’s been a while since we heard word from Arkane Lyon, the studio behind the acclaimed Dishonored games. Now an article by Le Monde (paywalled) gives an insight into the struggles of…
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- GameSpotArkane Lyon Could Be Shut Down Within Weeks As Deadline To Find A Buyer LoomsRead full article on GameSpot (opens in a new tab)
- VGCArkane has until November to find a buyer or face closure, it’s claimedRead full article on VGC (opens in a new tab)
- IGN GamesArkane Lyon Reportedly Could Be Closed in Mid-November if a Buyer Isn't Found, With Marvel's Blade Still in DevelopmentRead full article on IGN Games (opens in a new tab)
Preview from IGN Games: Arkane Lyon Reportedly Could Be Closed in Mid-November if a Buyer Isn't Found, With Marvel's Blade Still in Development
Arkane Lyon is still working on Marvel’s Blade, but it’s doing it with the Sword of Damocles dangling over the heads of its 217 employees.
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- GematsuReport: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer [Update]Read full article on Gematsu (opens in a new tab)
Preview from Gematsu: Report: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer [Update]
Arkane Studios, which Xbox announced plans to divest in July, faces a November 13 deadline...
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As devastating Xbox "reset" continues, Dishonored studio Arkane Lyon reportedly only has until November to find a new buyer before it's closed
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Arkane Studios reportedly has until November 13 to find a buyer to avoid closure
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Arkane Lyon Could Be Shut Down Within Weeks As Deadline To Find A Buyer Looms
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Arkane Lyon Reportedly Could Be Closed in Mid-November if a Buyer Isn't Found, With Marvel's Blade Still in Development
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Report: Arkane Studios has until November 13 to find a buyer
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'We're Victims of Xbox's Change in Strategy': Dishonored Dev Has Weeks to Save Itself